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Badelj will do everything to stop Messi says

Badelj will do everything to stop Messi says

Croatia midfielder Milan Badelj said on Monday that he would do everything he could to stop Argentina forward Lionel Messi in their World Cup match on Thursday. 19 Jun 2018
Argentina are delighted with base camp

Argentina are delighted with base camp

Argentina's 2018 World Cup squad are "delighted" with their base camp in the town of Bronnitsy, outside Moscow, Argentine Ambassador to Russia Ricardo Ernesto Lagorio said Monday. 19 Jun 2018
Dalic confirms Kalinic exclusion from World Cup squad

Dalic confirms Kalinic exclusion from World Cup squad

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic confirmed on Monday that the team’s forward Nikola Kalinic had been sent home from the squad after refusing to come on as a substitute during Saturday’s World Cup match against Nigeria. 19 Jun 2018
Croatia will prepare to play Argentina, not just Messi says Vrsaljko

Croatia will prepare to play Argentina, not just Messi says Vrsaljko

Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko said Monday that his team were preparing to play against Argentina and not just against their captain Lionel Messi, in their next World Cup match. 19 Jun 2018
Win over Argentina should see Croatia through - Dalic

Win over Argentina should see Croatia through - Dalic

Three more points in their World Cup Group D match against Argentina, should help Croatia to progress to the round of 16, team's head coach Zlatko Dalic said Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Croatian fans packed stadium - Nigeria coach

Croatian fans packed stadium - Nigeria coach

The number of Croatian fans at the Kaliningrad Stadium made it feel like the match with Nigeria was taking place in Croatia, Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Dalic surprised by Croatia's fan turn out

Dalic surprised by Croatia's fan turn out

Croatia did not expect so many fans to support them at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, team's head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Nigeria's Musa could start against Iceland - coach

Nigeria's Musa could start against Iceland - coach

Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa could possibly start in the upcoming game against Iceland, Nigeria’s head coach Gernot Rohr said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Croatia confident after Nigeria win - Modric

Croatia confident after Nigeria win - Modric

Croatia are confident ahead of their next encounter against Argentina, having beaten Nigeria in their opening World Cup Group D match in Kaliningrad, team's captain Luka Modric said Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Over 30,000 fans attend Croatia v Nigeria

Over 30,000 fans attend Croatia v Nigeria

The World Cup Group D game between Croatia and Nigeria in Kaliningrad was attended by a total of 31,136 spectators, FIFA said on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Modric named man of the match against Nigeria

Modric named man of the match against Nigeria

Croatia midfielder and captain Luka Modric was named the Man of the Match following his side’s 2-0 win over Nigeria in their opening match of the World Cup in Kaliningrad. 17 Jun 2018
Croatia off to winning start after beating Nigeria 2-0

Croatia off to winning start after beating Nigeria 2-0

Croatia got their World Cup campaign off to the perfect start after 2-0 victory over Nigeria in Kaliningrad on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Iceland frustrate Messi’s fourth world cup campaign

Iceland frustrate Messi’s fourth world cup campaign

Iceland, the smallest World Cup 2018 nation with less than 335,000 inhabitants managed to earn a well-deserved point against 2014 runners-up Argentina on Saturday. 17 Jun 2018
Croatia defeat Nigeria 2-0 in Group D

Croatia defeat Nigeria 2-0 in Group D

Croatia Beat Nigeria 2-0 in teams' first match at FIFA World Cup. 17 Jun 2018
Sampaoli says team need to show passion

Sampaoli says team need to show passion

Argentina head coach Jorge Sampaoli said Saturday that team had to "show passion" in their next 2018 World Cup matches following their 1-1 draw with Australia. 17 Jun 2018
Hallgrimsson says 1-1 draw is great success

Hallgrimsson says 1-1 draw is great success

Iceland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said on Saturday that drawing 1-1 with Argentina at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow was a "great success" for his team, and the players "should get all the credit for their organization and hard work." 17 Jun 2018